A tense stand-off is underway at a ground floor flat where a 41-year-old man, believed to be armed, is holed up with his eight-year-old son. Armed response teams and specialist negotiators are outside, working hard to end the drama safely.
Neighbours in Lockdown
The crisis has hit the local area hard. Several shops and a nearby school are shut or operating on limited hours. Police officers are going door-to-door within the outer cordon, updating residents, offering support, and answering their questions.
Restricted Access Inside Inner Cordon
Residents inside the inner cordon have been given instructions on how to leave or get back into their homes. The library at Earlsdon Avenue North and Albany Road remains closed, with officers stationed there to provide support to those affected.
Police Urge Patience as Negotiations Continue
Chief Superintendent Pete Henrick said: “We apologise for the continued disruption to everyone within the cordon surrounding Earlsdon Avenue North, but our priority remains the safety of those involved. Your patience is appreciated and we will continue to update you as the situation develops.”
